IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 109, 29 July 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

Tj MEWS

A CHEERY PARTY AT DIXIELAND

A very pleasant evening was spent at Dixieland last evening at a party given in honour of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steele, of Matamata. The lounge was very beautifully decorated. Mrs. J. B. Steele wore a frock of rose embossed georgette and shawl.

Among the guests were: Mrs. E. Cotter, wearing a frock of amber chiffon velvet and gold brocade. .Mrs. Harrison, in a salmon .georgette frock. Miss Tina Dawson, eau de nil sequined georgette frock with coral shawl. Miss Gladys McLeay, flesh pink georgette frock with silver brocade. Miss Loris Bourne, frock of Naples blue chiffon velvet and shawl. Miss Olga Clarke, geranium crepe faile gown with gold lace. Miss Isabelle Hunt, lavender georgette frock. Miss Eileen Rust, cyclamen frock of marquisette. Miss Enid Jacobs, betty blue taffeta frock. Miss Hilda Hunt, coral georgette with silver lace frock. Miss Eileen Glennon, oriental blue sequined georgette frock. Miss Ivy Stubbs, frock of opalescent satin beaute with pearl georgette. Miss Harp, ivory georgette frock and shawl. Miss Nessie Cooke, frock of poppy satin du soie and georgette panels. Miss Kathleen Whittle, silver brocade frock with lilac georgette panels. Among others at Dixieland last evening were: Miss D. Ramm, wearing a frock of pearl georgette and sequins. Miss T. Wakefield, in a frock of princess blue crepe de chine. Miss Connie Porter, in a maize georgette frock. Miss R. Katterfelt, delphinium beaded georgette frock. Miss R. D’Autherau, grape satin frock with georgette panels. Miss A. Rowntree, apricot satin frock with georgette panels. Miss F. Alexander, frock of black georgette with gold lace. Miss Hopkins, cyclamen chiffon velvet frock. Mrs. Johnston, almond green crepe faille frock. Miss R. Payton, rose du bois chenille georgette frock. Mrs. C. Woods, frock of mignonette marquisette.

WITH TULLE AND ORANGE BLOSSOMS FLA VELL—BELL The marriage took place at Matiere last week of Gladys, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bell and the late Mr. Thomas Bell, of Niho Niho, to Harry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Flavell, of Matiere. The Rev. F. Hart, of the Anglican Church, performed the marriage rites. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. T. Bell, and was charmingly dressed in a frock of ivory crepe de chine embroidered with crystal. A beautifully embroidered veil, with coronet of orange blossoms, and a lovely bouquet of spring blooms and fern, completed a beautiful ensemble. Four bridesmaids were in attendance, all nieces of the bride. Miss Irene Kelly, chief maid, and Miss Lorna Flavell, wore frocks of silver-trimmed crepe de chine, with bandeau of pink and silver tissue. The Misses Elexia and Ona Kelly wore similar frocks of blue crepe de chine trimmed with gold, and with head-dress to match. The four bridesmaids carried crooks, with silver bows. Mr. Allan Kitto, of Niho Niho, was best man. The honeymoon is being spent in Auckland. The bride’s travelling dress was an ensemble suit of mulberry tones with matching hat. WISEMAN—ABBOTT A very pretty wedding was solemnised at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, between Miss Eileen Abbott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Abbott, and Mr. Wilson Wiseman, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Wiseman, of Gladstone Road, Parnell. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by girl friends, the wedding bell being a mass of cream petals and heliotrope tulle streamers. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a dainty frock of ivory georgette with train of georgette lined with palest pink and embroidered in pearls. Her beautiful old lace veil, lent by her grandmother, was caught to the head with posies of orange blossoms and fell in graceful folds to the end of her train. She carried a shower bouquet of deep cream roses and cyclamen. The bridesmaids, Miss Moina Partridge and Miss Betty Goldie, wore dainty frocks of spring green taffeta, with crinoline hats to match and carried baskets of lavender anemones. Little Jeanette Mark, niece of the bride, was a sweet flower girl in green taffeta and lace, and she carried a basket of violets and primroses. Mr, M. Wiseman and Mr. R. Wiseman supported their brother. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother, The Drive, Epsom. Mrs. C. E. Abbott received her guests in a smart resida green ensemble suit with hat to match. Mrs. L. J. Mark, sister of the bride, wore parma violet crepe de chine, with parma violet hat. Mrs. Malcolm Wiseman wore pearl grey georgette over rose. Mrs. Neville Newcomb chose a brown toilette. Mrs. Fred Wilson was wearing a nut brown ensemble. Among others present were:—Mrs. Harry Goldie, Mrs. Cave, Mrs. Honchen, Mrs. Partridge, Mrs. J. N. Wiseman, Misses Partridge, Mrs. W. H. Graham, Mrs. Lacy, Mrs. Claud Abbott, Miss Abbott, Mrs. R. Abbott, Miss N. B. Dalton, Mrs. Frank Wiseman, Mrs. Lionel Abbott.

SCOTT—WHITE A pretty wedding was solemnised at the bride’s home at Te Kauwhata yesterday, when Miss Margaret Cockburn Brownlie White, daughter of Mr. James Miller White, of Te Kauwhata, was married to Mr. Andrew Baxter Scott, son of Mr. Thomas Torrence Scott, of the same place. The Rev. M. Gibb, of Huntly, officiated, and Miss Agnes White and Mr. William Scott acted as bridesmaid and best man respectively, A large party of relatives and wellwishers assembled to congratulate the happy couple, while the presents received were numerous and valuable. Every woman who takes a pride In her personal appearance will recognise in Stamford’s Salons their Individual requirements will receive professional and careful attention in Permanent Waving. Marcel and Water Waving. Shingling Tinting. Shampooing and Massage.— Agents Elizabeth Ardens, Toilet Preparations—ST A M FOR D’S SALONS. LTD. 132 Queen St., opp. “Herald.” Phone 12-189; 68 Willis St.. Wellington.

The Pageant Ball

OLD KING CARNIVAL HELD SWAY IN THE AUCKLAND TOWN HALL LAST NIGHT

FEAST OF GODDESS FLORA THE spirit of carnival held sway X in the Auckland Town Hall last nightAucklanders attempted to abandon themselves in the true Continental manner. Spring was ushered in with all its old-time revelry. Flora, in her flower-bedecked chariot, was followed by Ceres, her prolific sister, telling the age-long story of the good things that Mother Earth still had in store for mortal man. Gloom held no part in last night’s revelry, which was the initial feature in connection with Auckland’s national festival. Dull care was banished. The fantastic spirit of jazz, designed and executed by the Elam Art School students. which covered the entire organ, expressed the feeling of the gathering. The decorative panels which the students used for their own dance four weeks ago were again brought into requisition. The fantastic figures of faery tale and nursery rhyme did much to brighten the usually sombre walls of the hall. GARLANDED MAIDENS The pageant of beauty, marshalled and directed by the organiser of the ball, Mr. Albert Goldie, was one of the features of the many spectacular presentations of the evening. The Queen of Roses, accompanied by her retinue of garlanded maidens, led the procession. Ceres personified the golden harvest, and, incidentally, the source of much of New Zealand’s wealth. Showers of confetti greeted the picturesque procession, which, revealed by coloured electric lighting, made a memorable scene. Much amusement was caused by one of the girls, who pirouetted merrily .on quite oblivious of the fact that her companions having completed the round, were on their way back to the dressing-rooms. Her seraphic smile was hastily removed when she discovered what had actually happened. . There was another unrehearsed intion of Madame Edith Baird’s “Feast cident in connection with the presentaof the Flora” ballet. The small cupid discovered, in a basket of flowers, after admirably executing her solo, skipped along the hall, danced up the steps, tripped on the last, and fell heavily. Fortunately the child was unhurt. She well deserved the round of applause that greeted her when, without a whimper, she picked herself up and trotted off the stage. The Drury Lane spectacle was one of the most ambitious that Auckland has seen for a very long time. Iheie were in the vicinity of 200 girls participating in the ballets. Madame Edith Baird received something m the nature of an ovation when at its conclusion she was brought forwaid l>> Mr. Goldie. .. . , So keen was the interest in the band of Samoans when they made a rhythmical entry upon the stage that the dancers, numbering in the vicnnty ot 1 000 crowded aronud them regardless of those seated at the sides of the hall. The South Sea Islanders, some of whom were not quite as dark as they were painted, sang their old love songs, and danced the Samoan equivalent for the hula. Their turn was one of the most popular of the evening. The Empire ballets, in which a number of children took part, were arranged by Mass Lillian O’Leary. Miss Regina Rue, a talented little solo dancer, was also cordially greeted. The Regent's jazz band, specially augmented and led by Maurice Gillman were in particularly good foim. Mrs. H. C. Smith, of “The Dorothy,” was responsible for the supper arrangements. Among those present were: Mrs Fisher, wearing a gown of pink and silver lace trimmed with tiny pink rosebuds. - . , Mrs. C. Smith, in a gown of embossed silver and black brocade. , - Mrs. Eric Ramsden, in a black frock of lace with large blush pink shoulder posy. Mrs. P. Crisp, wearing a sequined gown of black with rose motifs. Mrs. Rough ton, in an embossed go wit of silver tissue and lace. Mrs, Clifton, in a black satin carreau frock with bands of rose and mauve velvet. Mrs. Ray Fuller, wearing a silver and black brocaded tissue frock. Mrs. C. B. Sinel, frock of rose and black sequins. Mrs. G. A. Clay, in a black sequined georgette frock. Mrs. W. M. Watson, frock of eau de nil georgette and lace. Mrs. M. Rossiter, lemon and buttercup yellow georgette frock. Mrs. Parker, green and gold embossed frock of chenille. Mrs. Florence Brooke, black and silver sequined frock. Mrs. Stanley Brooke, hyacinth blue frock of georgette and lace. Mrs. Euesden, frock of wisteria mauve georgette. Mrs. Saville, frock of cyclamen georgette. Mrs. Bullock, flame frock of georgette. Mrs. Beaumont, frock of opalescent taffeta. Mrs. Woolcott, black crepe faille frock trimmed with sequins.

Mrs. Livingstone, frock of rose pink tissue with deep bands of taffeta, frock of crepe de chine and lace. Mrs. H. M. Corin, embossed frock of primrose yellow crepe de chine. Mrs. Watson, frock of petunia embossed chenille georgette. Mrs. Scott, frock of lemon taffeta with sequin trimming. Mrs. P. Hogarth, embroidered frock of ivory taffeta. Mrs. M. Murray, wisteria mauve taffeta frock. Mrs. Geoffrey, pale lavender crepe de chine frock. Mrs. M. Anstiss, green and gold embossed frock of georgette. Mrs. K, Wilson, sequined frock of moonlight blue georgette. Mrs. M. S. Wright, henna embossed gown of chenille. Mrs. Waters, frock of lemon and crocus mauve taffeta. Mrs. Percy Upfill, rose du Barrl georgette frock with silver trimming. Mrs. Beaumont Smith, frock of black taffeta and gold lace. Miss Meg Kissling, frock of primrose satin carreau with bands of gold embroidery. Miss Leslie Waller, pe tailed frock of lavender taffeta. Miss Brett, beaded frock of eau de nil georgette. « Miss Norma Standish, frock of palest leaf green georgette with rows of silver gralon. Miss Dosae Stoddart, rose coloured frock of satin carreau. Miss Elsie K. Morton, gown of buttercup satin with gold trimming. Miss V. Pope, frock of beech brown chiffon velvet. Miss McGregor, rose du Btirri frock of satin and lace. Miss Clarice Pope, frock of gauged rose-tinted satin. Miss May Stevenson, frock of blushpink taffeta. Miss M. Johnson, black and silver embossed frock. Miss Kirby, embossed frock of wallflower satin. Miss McGlashan, Pompeian red embossed frock. Miss P. Latimer, mauve georgette frock trimmed with blue petals. Miss Vivian Boles, frock of eau de nil georgette with gold beading. Miss Goldsbro’, pale blue taffeta frock. Miss D. Jackson, "frock of mignonette green satin carreau. Miss T. Jackson, eau de nil georgette frock with satin panels. Miss J. Jackson, frock of petunia georgette. Miss Walker, lemon crepe de chine frock. Miss Bassett, frock of pale blue georgette. Miss Leonard, frock of orange beaded georgette. Miss B. Blakey, apricot frock of tissue and appliqued taffeta. Miss L. Smith, frock of peach tinted crepe de ehine and lace. Miss Phyllis Ashforth, black lace and georgette frock. Miss Maude Smith, rose blush georgette frock over tissue. Miss Zen a Malcott, black georgette frock. Miss Molly Woolcott, frock of leaf green georgette. Miss Hazel Harris, crystal beaded frock of white georgette. Miss Myrtle Wilson, ivory taffeta frock with floral posy. Miss O’Leary, hyacinth blue trimmed frock of white georgette. Miss R. Phillips, frock of pale green sequins. Miss Mabel Andrews, pale green georgette frock over silver tissue. Mrs. N. D. Carter, Jazz Imp, in scarlet satin and sequins. Mrs. E. C. Huie as a Gainsborough lady, wearing a bouffant frock of rose taffeta and a sweeping black hat. Mrs. W. N. Wilson, in a Harem Lady’s robes of petunia and silver, with many pearls here and there. Mrs. R. H. Watson, wearing with an air the garb of a Carnival Sprite. Mrs. Matthews, in green and gold tissue,, representing Spring. Mrs. Robertson, wearing a flowing gown of the IBth century. Mrs. Protheroe, in a dainty flower sprigged frock as a Watteau Shepherdess. Mrs. Butcher, wearing a charming Folly frock and bells. Mrs. M. M. McArthur, as a dainty little French Doll. Mrs. Walker, in a dashing Spanish Senorita’s shawl and hat. Mrs. Tennant, wearing the typical robes of an intriguing Indian Squaw. Mi*s. Lucas, in a richly embroidered Spanish gown and shawl. Mrs. Barber, as a quaintly garbed Gipsy Lady. , ... Mrs. Nicholson, as a fortune telling Gipsy woman. Miss Bagnall, as a Hawaiian dancer. Miss Peterson, in becoming Gipsy eostUMiss Smith, as a little Dutch girl. Miss W. Simpson, in a most attractive Medieval costume. Miss Powell, as an attractive version of Spring. Miss Hubber, as a gay little Jester. Miss Stockley, in a black and white Pierette dress. Miss E. Blankley, as another of the species Pierette. . Miss Couth, wearing a debonair Page Boy’s suit. _ A , Miss Tui Ward, as a Dutch girl. Miss Hooper, in Jackie Coogan’s motoring suit . . . some suit! Miss Joan Simpson, as an inscrutable Sphinx-faced Egyptian lass. Miss Helen Robertson in a gay and dashing Eton suit. Miss Molly PAerson as a coy little Quaker maiden. Miss P. Harrison, wearing a smile and a shawl and a Spanish atmosphere. Miss M. Little, in a chic French doll’s fcfrock and wig. Miss Williams, wearing a Dresden shepherdess’s gown. Miss Hawkins, as a girl of the Early Victorian period. Miss Watson, in an assorted costume called “Patches.” Miss Milliken, as an airy fairy little ballet dancer. Miss Leicester, wearing a powder and patches outfit. Mr. K. Simpson, in an effective Robin Hood suit Mr. C. Williams, as a black and white Pierrot. Mr. Fred Lucas, as a debonnair Toreador. Mr. G. Oxpring, as a smartly-capari-soned Pierrot. Mr. Barber, looking like the Sheik of Araby. Mr. Mason, in the voluminous robes of the Keeper of the Harem. Mr. S. W. Scott, as a very dashing Mephistopheles. Mr. R. Little, as a Pierrot. Mr. Peters, in a striking Rajah costume. Mr. Waller, wearing the robes of a Punjabi. Mr. C. M. Smith, in an effective French artist’s smock. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Margaret (Rita,>., elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kinvig, of Avonside, Christchurch, to Edgar, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Chi vers, Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Eleanor, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. PI. de Lacey Peake, of Hairini. to Miles Hastings, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Otway, of Dulwich, London, and formerly of Thames Valley.

OFFICERS’ CLUB HOLDS SUCCESSFUL DANCE AT THE CLICK-CLACK

The Click Clack Cabaret was the scene last evening of a delightful “At Home” held by the president and members of the Auckland Officers’ Club. A very large number was present and were received by Lieut.- Colonel J. Hardie Neil and Mrs. Hardie Neil. Mrs. Neil wore a charming gown of black satin carreau with panels of panne velvet and a rose and black embroidered shawl. The rooms were attractively decorated with streamers, gaily coloured lanterns and great bowls of vivid flowers. Bridge was played in the card room during the evening, while in the ballroom a cheery programme of dance music kept the floor well occupied. Among those present were: * Mrs. Sinclair Reed, wearing a frock of moonlight blue georgette trimmed with velvet cabouchons of a deeper tone. Mrs. A. G. Quartley, in a bouffant frock of black taffeta with a deep band of gold lace. Mrs. Folkard, crystal beaded frock of rose blush crepe de chine. Mrs. Cahill, frock of hyacinth blue taffeta with pink rose trimming. Mrs. Ansell, silver beaded frock of wallflower georgette. Mrs. Eric Waters, black taffeta frock with touches of rose du Barri and crimson. Mrs. Dignan, frock of cameo pink taffeta and georgette. Mrs. Burmister, hyacinth blue georgette frock with silver beading. Mrs. Davies, sequin trimmed frock of cyclamen georgette and shot blue taffeta wrap. Mrs. Tong, silver lame frock with petalled skirt of blush rose tulle. Mrs. McCorkindale, frock of white georgette and silver lace. Mrs. Prior Williams, frock of palest satin veiled in black lace. Mrs. Smeeton, black lace and georgette frock with embroidered shawl. Mrs. Eckman, sequin trimmed frock of white georgette. Mrs. Bailey, white georgette frock trimmed with opal sequins. Mrs. Thomas, frock of golden brown crepe de chine with fur trimming. Mrs. Bedford, frock of beige lace and georgette Mrs. Draffln, pink and silver frock of georgette and lame. Mrs. J. Potter, silver beaded frock of rose georgette. Mrs. Clark, frock of wisteria mauve taffeta. Mrs. Gordon, fawn and beige velvet frock. Mrs. Marriott, beaded frock of rose toned georgette. Mrs. Hyauiason, blue and silver brocaded frock. Mrs. Saur, embossed frock of blue and silver tissue. Mrs. Robertson, pillar box red frock of georgette. Mrs. Seaward, salmon pink georgette frock. t Mrs. E. J. Kennedy, frock of gold lace and black georgette. Mrs. Willoughby, green marocain gown with sequins. Mi’s. C. M. Cox, sequined black frock. Mrs. Ansenn, silver beaded frock of flame georgette. Mrs. O'Gorman, embossed floral georgette frock. Mrs. Woods, red and green gown of embossed georgette. Mrs. Milliken, gown of black lace and georgette. Mrs. Stilwell, hyacinth blue georgette over silver lame, with deep blue appliqued motifs. Mrs. Aickin, frock of black chiffon velvet. Mrs. E Elliott. black satin carreau gown with panels of black and silver lace. Mrs. Coutts, floral gown of delphinium blue ninon. Mrs. Aitken, frock of reseda green georgette with beading. Mrs. N. Macky, embossed chenille gown of gold and blue tones. Mrs. Milligan, crystal beaded frock of orchid georgette. Mrs. O’Reilly, bronze beaded frock of grey georgette. Mrs. A. McGregor Grant, embossed frock of palest rose georgette. Mrs. Griffin, frock of jade green satin carreau. Mrs. McElraith, frock of gold tissue and lace. Mrs. Gould, wallflower and rose embossed gown of chenille velvet. Mrs. Alexander, frock of cloth of silver with silver trimming. Mrs. Spedding, sequined frock of sea green shade. Mrs. Dawson, frock of black georgette trimmed with diamante. Mrs. Hopkirk, gown of white satin carreau.

Mrs. Haycock, black sequined frock. Mrs. Donovan, frock of sedge greei georgette. Mrs. Kennedy, black and silver brocade* tissue gown. Mrs. Soar, frock of beige figured ninon Mrs. N. Thomas, georgette frock ii Sahara toning. Mrs. Hennessy, opal blue brocaded frocl of georgette. Mrs. Claude White, beaded frock o: pale orange georgette. Mrs. Swanson, sequined frock in strikinj rose and black design. Miss Inglis, rose coloured taffeta frocl with hyacinth blue bands. Miss Hennessy, crystal beaded frock o geranium red georgette. Miss Joyce Stevenson, white georgett* frock with rose and crystal beading an' rose-tinted shawl. Miss Hope Johnston, pink and silve beaded crepe ce chine frock. Miss Fair, pastel pink frock of embosse* georgette. Miss Huie, tiered frock of primrosi georgette. Miss Hudson, frock of hyacinth blu» georgette. Miss Kennedy, frock of black and gol< lace and metal cloth. Miss Stewart, appliqued frock of whit< georgette. Miss Abernethy, white taffeta frock. Miss Aitken, frock of rose du Barr tissue. Miss Smith, black and blue frock o taffeta. Miss G. Gordon, mole coloured frock o panne velvet. Miss Macdonald, black taffeta gowr and rose shawl. Miss Ballantyne, pink taffeta frock. Miss E. Wilson, frock of silver tissue Miss Elly, white taffeta frock trimmec with silver lace. Miss D. Elly, gold tissue and lac« frock. Miss Seaward, shell pink frock of geor gette. Miss Scally, flame embossed frock o 1 chenille. Miss Barr, apple green frock of georgette. Miss Moir, delphinium blue georgetti frock. Miss Bollard, rose sequined frock o: georgette. Miss Leslie Roberton, flesh pink ant pale blue georgette. Miss Gordon, frock of French grej panne velvet. Miss R. Roberton, crystal beaded frocl of rose pink georgette. Miss Souter, white georgette frock. Miss Marriott, rose georgette frocl trimmed with silver lace. Miss Entrican, silver beaded frock o white satin. Miss Beck, wisteria mauve frock o taffeta. Miss Fraser, mauve georgette frocl with large sequined flowers. Miss Bailey, silver beaded frock o ■white georgette. Miss Jennings, silver beaded frock o lacquer red georgette. Miss Duff, embossed frock of whit* satin beaute. Miss Sidford, frock of bage lace an* georgette. Miss Seymour, midnight blue sequine* frock of black ninon. Miss Bagnall, frock of black chiffoi velvet. Miss McLeod, begonia blue frock o georgette with coloured bands. Miss Aitken, silver beaded frock o blush pink georgette. Miss Feacocke, rose du Barri frock o satin carreau. Miss O’Neill, frock of mignonette greei georgette. Miss Brown, pale pink georgette froc! with silver lace. Miss Hyde, frock of pink georgette an silver lace. Miss Moulton, frock of geranium pin georgette. Miss Small, wearing a frock of lea green georgette.